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Ep 84. — Airleigh Frigo | Part 1 The Flip or Go Home Moment

Airleigh Frigo didn't grow up dreaming of being an aerial skier. She grew up as a gymnast - and it was a flyer on a noticeboard at her local club that changed everything. In Part 1, Jules talks with Australian Olympic aerialist Airleigh Frigo about the unlikely path that took her from the gymnastics floor to the Olympic stage, and what it actually feels like when you get there. The pride of representing your country. The weight of wanting to perform for your family in the crowd. And the lows that come when the result doesn't match the dream you've been carrying your whole life. Airleigh talks about the moment that defines aerial skiing, standing at the top of the ramp, physically shaking, telling yourself you either go and flip, or you go home. About the trade-offs of being a teenage athlete - the weekends, the parties, the Christmases, the study, and why she has no regrets. And about the season she spent questioning why she was still there, and the quiet stubborn voice that told her she wasn't done yet. This one is for anyone who has ever stood at the top of something terrifying and had to make a choice.

Ep.83 Everything Was Leading Here (Jules' Thoughts)

Follow it. Trust it. Watch it unfold. Dave Griffin knew two things at eight years old - he wanted to tell stories, and he wanted to play AFL. What happened next is a masterclass in trusting the journey even when it doesn't look the way you planned. One game with the Sydney Swans. Running onto the MCG as a Hawthorn runner. A successful career in business. And all the while - the thing he loved most quietly waiting in the background, collecting people and experiences and stories until the moment was right. In this takeaway episode Jules reflects on what Dave's story revealed about following your passion before you know where it's going, why nothing is ever a waste of time, and what happens when you finally stop waiting for the perfect moment and just begin. Why not you?

Ep. 82 | Dave Griffin: I was Overwhelmed Reading my Author Bio (Part 2)

If you could define your ideal life… what would it look like? In Part 2 of our conversation with Dave Griffin, we go deeper into the inner world of a storyteller who writes to emotionally challenge people and hopes, in doing so, to impact them in a way he was also impacted as a child by the power of words. Dave speaks candidly about empathy as both his superpower and his kryptonite, what it means to be an “emotional guy” while still feeling pressure to be strong, and the ongoing wrestle to regulate feeling without shutting it down. We unpack the meaning behind his three books, all written at different stages of his life, with all author proceeds donated to charities that resonated with where he was at the time. From the boxer whose rose tattoos symbolised survival through hardship, to documentary work on That Race, this episode explores how Dave anchors his creative projects in stories that matter. Dave also reflects on the moment his publisher entered his life, not just at the right time, but as a mentor who genuinely believes in his work and the emotional weight of seeing his photo and bio printed for the first time, marking the reality of a new chapter and a new version of himself. We close with Dave’s grounded view on legacy (“maybe just that Dad had a go”) and advice that feels refreshingly human: you don’t have to be great at everything, you just have to keep bouncing, keep finding a way around obstacles, and keep lighting your fire through people, purpose, or persistence. An honest, reflective conversation about resilience, creativity, and continuing to show up, even when you don’t fully know who you’re becoming yet.   Connect with JulesFM Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/julesfmshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/julesfmshow/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578036023218 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578036023218] LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-mundy-a10b5a33/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-mundy-a10b5a33/] YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@julesfmshow [https://www.youtube.com/@julesfmshow] Watch the entire interview on YouTube for the full video experience.

Ep. 81 | Dave Griffin: " Feeling Petrified" (Part 1)

Dave is the perfect example of how success can look different for everyone. While he has been pursuing his career as a GM in a large footwear company, he has been quietly finding alignment for his passion to play on the MCG firstly, and then secondly as an author. His story shows how when you have a goal in mind, you can be off course most of the time but you can still find alignment in unexpected places and meetings and experiences can make sense retrospectively. Whether you’re chasing your own dream or looking to rediscover what drives you, this conversation will remind you that success isn’t luck — it’s courage, practice, and purpose.   🔗 Show Notes & Links Resources and tools mentioned in this episode: 🎙️ Record studio-quality audio from anywhere with Riverside.fm 👉 Try Riverside Free  https://riverside.sjv.io/Bnr3eq [https://riverside.sjv.io/Bnr3eq] Connect with JulesFM Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/julesfmshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/julesfmshow/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578036023218 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578036023218] LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-mundy-a10b5a33/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-mundy-a10b5a33/] YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@julesfmshow [https://www.youtube.com/@julesfmshow] Watch the entire interview on YouTube for the full video experience.

Ep. 80 | Dr Sharp - aka Dr Happy: The Importance of Self Compassion (Part 2)

In Part 2 of my conversation with Tim Sharp — aka Dr Happy, we continue exploring what it really means to live well, beyond the metrics, milestones, and “when I get there” thinking. Tim shares his belief that from a very young age, we all have a sense of what energises us and where our natural strengths lie but we often don’t have the language, or the permission, to name or prioritise them. We talk about why society tends to discount what comes easily to us, and how much changes when we begin to build life and work around our strengths rather than constantly trying to compensate for our weaknesses. We discuss the everyday habits that help support wellbeing, knowing that no one gets it right all the time and the role self‑compassion plays when things don’t go to plan. Tim speaks honestly about how the way we speak to ourselves matters, and why picking yourself up with kindness is just as important as motivation or discipline. This part of the conversation also explores the idea of a “happiness diet” moving away from endlessly postponing happiness until certain conditions are met and instead learning how to feel worthy of the changes we want to make now. We talk about applying this thinking to work, relationships, and mental health, and why creating environments where people can thrive benefits everyone. We also discuss the power of nature for feeling happy and connected. Because living well isn’t about doing it perfectly, it’s about choosing to show up again and again. And, as always, this can look different. 🔗 Show Notes & Links Resources and tools mentioned in this episode: Audible  https://amzn.to/4p8RFt1 [https://amzn.to/4p8RFt1] All of Tim’s books including ‘Lost and Found’ By Dr Tim Sharp – on Audible Website - https://drhappy.com.au/resources/ [https://drhappy.com.au/resources/] 🎙️ Record studio-quality audio from anywhere with Riverside.fm 👉 Try Riverside Free  https://riverside.sjv.io/Bnr3eq [https://riverside.sjv.io/Bnr3eq] Connect with JulesFM Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/julesfmshow/ [https://www.instagram.com/julesfmshow/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578036023218 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578036023218] LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-mundy-a10b5a33/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-mundy-a10b5a33/] YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@julesfmshow [https://www.youtube.com/@julesfmshow] Watch the entire interview on YouTube for the full video experience. 🧾 Affiliate Disclosure Some links above are affiliate links. If you choose to sign up or purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the show and keeps these conversations going.